steam museum of the great western railway
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This was our 4th visit and still it amuses my 8 year old no end! Lots of things to look at, touch, play with, build, admire etc. For younger children the play areas are amazing, full of things to do, especially Thomas-related! Activity sheets are a great idea to keep children amused. The cafe in site which wasn't there the last time we went, was a superb addition - very nice food and, what I liked, was being served by more 'mature' people who know how to serve and be polite! All the staff in the museum and cafe were really friendly and helpful. They have a cloakroom which is a god-send in winter as you don't need to walk around with heavy coats. The shop is small but certainly adequate. The signal box experience was enjoyed, walking under 'Caerphily' was loved, the buffet car is always liked. Great fun for all ages. Well Done STEAM.
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Situated in part of the old railway works, with a big shopping outlet centre and the modern headquarters of the National Trust nearby.Although it's sad that the industry has long gone (up to 3 steam locomotives a week used to be built here) it's great that the buildings have been saved and are being used for such a worthwhile purpose.There are so many displays and exhibitions that you could spend all day here. We left with a huge appreciation of all the work which went into the construction and maintenance of the rolling stock and of the history of the GWR.I believe that even those with little interest in railways or railway history would find this place fascinating.It is worth the admission cost just to see the many locos on display. There is enough to appeal to anyone, with plenty of audio-visual, hands-on and other interactive things to do. This is the absolute opposite of the kind of museum with static, serried labelled exhibits.Found the staff, gift shop, café and conveniences very good, too.Very disabled-friendly.Absolutely nothing to dislike here.
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My daughter loves going here. Little ones will enjoy trying out the activities which are scattered through the Museum (all linked to the displays around them), walking under the trains, climbing onto trains, on special days (check website in advance) they will be able to change signals in the Signal Box and get a certificate to say they did it. It's well worth a visit.
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I've been here on a number of occasions and it's a great place. Christmas at Steam is highly recommended as you can find some great stuff and also have a look around on the cheap!
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What a good day out.Staff were great the reception desk team were so helpful and for once welcomed the children really well.Only very minor thing was shop was not quite as good as i expected but as there is a huge discount shopping village next door cant really argue - for note really good Hornby shop in village with great bargains.Free parking as well.So highly recommend.
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just a little old news story about the G.W.R. railway works at Swindon plus the G.W.R. train there maybe other one event there like a roadshow of a tv program
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Did the whole thing on my mobility scooter, apart from going under a train, even i have my limitations! A great visit and will go again sometime.
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We have been quite a few times to the steam museum and we have loved every visit .the story of the great western railway is really well done and the hands on exhibits are very good to .my son really loves the live action steam train where you can drive your own loco as if you are going along part of the old railway track.
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Very understated and lovely museum. I bought season tickets for myself and my son and have certainly had my money's worth out of them. The café is very good as well as friendly staff the food is very good as well and not over priced. You can use the café without having to go into the museum. The museum itself is really well laid out and some fun interactive things to do for the little ones. Well worth a visit. if there is a down side you can't park directly outside any more you have to use the main Outlet Village car park.
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Visited the museum as love trains and the history of it all. This museum is first class , from the front reception, the cafe, the exhibitions, the people on hand chatting to you about the old works this place is fantastic. Go there, enjoy, you will not be disappointed